Shoulder and Neck Pain

Dr. Colin Miller PT, DPT
A Message From Dr. Colin Miller PT, DPT Owners & Founders Of Optimum Physical Therapy + Performance
“Why Am I Experiencing This?” and “After Enduring It for 6 Months or More, Why Am I Still Experiencing Neck and Shoulder Pain?” Are Questions Frequently Asked by Those Who Suffer From This Condition?
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Have You Ever Experienced Something Similar?
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If You Have Neck or Shoulder Pain, Here Are 7 More Reasons Why It May Be Lingering Longer Than Necessary:
- You expected it to go away on its own, but it didn’t.
- You visited the doctor, who advised you to rest and take pain relievers. But the medicines didn’t work, and once they were gone, your neck and shoulders hurt again.
- You just accepted it because a family member or acquaintance informed you that everyone suffers neck and shoulder pain as they get older.
- You’ve tried to obtain help from other doctors or a physical therapist in the past, but nothing they said or did seem to help.
- You’ve tried heating pads and TENS machines, but they’ve had no effect.
- You thought resting would be a good option because your neck or shoulder pain was so severe, but it still irritates you daily.
- You had a few “massages” to try to relieve your discomfort, but all they did was make you feel better and relaxed. They did nothing to permanently end the anguish.
If any of these things have happened to you, we would love to assist you by encouraging you to schedule a call with one of our Physical Therapists to find out what we can do to help you. Because you’ve tried some or all of these things, we know what doesn’t work, which means we’re getting closer to discovering what does. If you want to get some solid guidance, use the link below to schedule a call with us:
"What Can You Do to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain?"
Here are four ideas to get you started:
- First, you must decide whether or not to seek assistance. Many people put off seeking treatment for neck and shoulder pain because they believe it will “go away with time.” But they’re still putting up with it six months later, and either nothing has changed or the agony has gotten worse.
- Perform the APPROPRIATE exercises. Doing the correct set of advanced exercises is one of the finest strategies to relieve neck and/or shoulder discomfort. The appropriate exercises prescribed by a Physical Therapist will assist in minimizing pain, allow you to move freely again fast, and ensure that the problems do not reoccur.
- Avoid sitting or sleeping in awkward positions: Have you ever woken up with a stiff neck? Did your shoulders feel tense after a long day of sitting? This is because sitting or sleeping in an awkward position is one of the worst things you can do for your neck or shoulders. Along with hands-on treatment, it would be extremely beneficial if you were shown the proper exercises to strengthen your muscles and improve your posture. This would allow you to resume your active and healthy lifestyle as soon as feasible.
- Receive genuine “hands-on” physical therapy. Physical therapy has been demonstrated to help people with neck and shoulder pain. It is, in fact, one of the most common issues we face at Optimum Physical Therapy + Performance. If your neck and/or shoulder pain is making it difficult for you to do your job, if tightness or tension in your shoulders is preventing you from sleeping, preventing you from staying active, threatening your independence, or preventing you from spending time with family and friends, physiotherapy can help you get back to living the life you deserve as soon as possible.
If you’d like to learn more about how the Physical Therapy team at Optimum Physical Therapy + Performance may help you live with reduced neck and shoulder pain, we welcome you, to begin with, a fully free, no-obligation, risk-free session at our San Francisco, California facility.
Now the Question Is:
"How Can Going To A Physical Therapist At Optimum Physical Therapy + Performance Help You Get Rid Of Neck And/Or Shoulder Pain?"
- We can relieve pain and stiffness rapidly, usually in just a few sessions.
- We can help you figure out what's wrong and finally get to the bottom of your shoulder pain—often in less than 20 minutes.
- Pain might "zap" your vitality and make it difficult to sleep. Every day, we can help you sleep better and have more energy.
- We'll make certain that your condition is "fixed" and "healed" correctly, and we'll provide you with the appropriate set of exercises to help you recover faster.
- We can assist you in discontinuing all of those painkillers, which are harmful to your health in the long run.
- We can help you figure out what's wrong and finally get to the bottom of your shoulder pain.
- We can assist you in avoiding uncomfortable injections as well as dangerous neck or shoulder surgery.
- We can assist you in avoiding the need to wait in the doctor's office.
- We can assist you in resuming the time spent with family and friends that your neck and shoulder pain has taken away from you.
- We can assist you in finally getting a decent night's sleep so you don't have to toss and turn looking for the proper position.
Essentially, the Physical Therapy Team at Optimum Physical Therapy + Performance can assist you in getting rid of daily, bothersome, and long-term neck and shoulder pain so you may get back to living your life.
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